Inaugural Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, worth more than $60M, hopes to send ‘positive message’ to struggling industry

Boasting the largest prize pool in esports history, this year’s inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) could prove to be a pivotal moment for the industry. Read More

Here are 5 things to know about Lionel Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend documentary

Apple TV released its Lionel Messi documentary ... similar feelings many Argentina fans experienced after they lost to Saudi Arabia in their first match at the World Cup while the documentary ... Read More

Lionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in March with injury

Not only did Lionel Scaloni’s men win the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina currently leads CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying after six games with five wins and one loss. Regardless, missing Messi for the ... Read More

Saudi Arabia formally launches bid for 2034 World Cup

The bid comes two years after neighbouring Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Mideast File photo: Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi ... AFP Riyadh: Saudi Arabia formally ... Read More

Saudi Arabia fans sentenced to jail time for chants

Shiites recognize him as the first caliph and is second only to Muhammad in Islam culture. Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup and was the only nation to submit a ... Read More

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Her father and sister also died. The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year. A man ... Read More

Ten years to go: key questions facing Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup

Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of construction Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the ... Read More

Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi Arabia sizes up 'huge challenge'

A decade before it hosts the FIFA World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including building stadiums, hotels and transport links. As the only bidder, Saudi ... Read More

Saudi Arabia to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Saudi Arabia has also submitted an official bid for the 2034 Men’s FIFA World Cup, and has hosted several international singers such as BTS, Post Malone, and Mariah Carey, despite criticism that ... Read More

Australia, Saudi get a chance to advance but Japan has to wait in World Cup Asian qualifying

Australia and Saudi Arabia are among the Asian Football Confederation heavyweights aiming to secure a spot in the next stage of World Cup qualifying with wins Tuesday, while Japan’s bid to ... Read More

Saudi Arabia launches uncontested 2034 FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia ... World Cup will be held in 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 2030 edition will be played mostly in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one game each given to ... Read More